I wondered if I would like the XT shift levers--I don't, I prefer SRAM grip twist or SRAM trigger. The XT release lever seems to jam my forefinger. I slid the shifters inward. The Reba pop-loc lever is jammed as far as it will go towards the center--the OS bar starts to swell pretty far up the bar.

Most immediate upgrade is Truvative handlebars with twice the rise (2") and a 90mm stem. I have the 18" frame that comes with 110mm. My back really wants to be up more, at least until I get in better riding shape.

Some comments about the carbon-wrapped seat post: The sticker tells you to go to the FSA website to read the warranty. The warranty excludes any damage from the seat tube, IIRC.

I have a shop stand that is designed to grab a bike by the seat post. I know you can't do that to a carbon post but I thought I'd take a chance with the carbon wrap. I heard a "snap" -- don't know if I cracked the carbon by doing that. As you can see in the photo, it is a very thin layer of composite. What that photo doesn't show is how beautiful the finish is--amazingly 3-D considering how thin the resin is. Well, it's beautiful until your seat tube scratches it.